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GRAYL UltraPress Water Purifier

8.5/10 Great

GRAYL UltraPress purifier review. 12.5 oz, removes viruses and chemicals in 10 seconds. How does it compare to the GeoPress for backpacking and travel?

$80
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Last updated: 2026-04-08

Score Breakdown

Portability 8.0/10
Value 7.0/10
Features 9.0/10
Build Quality 8.5/10

Pros & Cons

What We Like

  • True purifier — removes viruses, bacteria, protozoa, chemicals, and heavy metals
  • Faster than GeoPress: 16.9 oz of purified water in just 10 seconds
  • 3.4 oz lighter than the GeoPress at 12.5 oz total weight
  • Simple press operation — no pumping, squeezing, or sucking required
  • Compact trail bottle doubles as everyday carry

Watch Out For

  • Only 150-liter (40 gallon) cartridge life — most expensive cost per gallon
  • 16.9 oz capacity is smaller than GeoPress's 24 oz
  • Press mechanism requires moderate hand strength
  • At $80+ it is a premium investment for a single-serve purifier

Full Specifications

Filter Type press purifier
Weight Oz 12.5
Capacity Oz 16.9
Flow Rate 16.9 oz in 10 seconds
Filter Life Gallons 40
Filter Life Liters 150
Pore Size electroadsorptive media
Contaminants Removed bacteria, protozoa, viruses, chemicals, heavy metals, microplastics
Requires Power false
Virus Removal true
Bpa Free true
Replacement Cartridge Cost $25
Cartridge Shelf Life Years 10
Operating Temp above freezing

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